The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - CalPERS contribution rates increased every year from 2011‑12 through 2019‑20, rising from 18 percent to 31 percent over that period (for Miscellaneous Tier 1 state employees). In 2020‑21 and 2021‑22, the state applied certain supplemental payments towards CalPERS costs, which lowered rates to 29 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - For instance, under the current budget construction, the state has committed to provide CSU and UC with 3  percent base increases in 2028 ‑29, even though the state faces a large projected deficit in 2028 ‑29.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - We recommend removing the state ’s out ‑year funding commitments to UC in 2027 ‑28 and 2028 ‑29. Eliminating these out ‑year augmentations would reduce projected state deficits in 2027 ‑28 and 2028 ‑29 without requiring programmatic cuts or tax increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - As Figure  3 shows, the Governor also proposes to continue funding for all 29 capital outlay projects initiated in 2025-26. The Governor ’s budget includes $709  million Proposition  2 bond funds for the construction phase of these projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2025-26 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 18, 2025 - As Figure  1 shows, the old scoring system used six funding categories reflecting the purpose of the project (life safety, modernization, or growth) and the type of space (instructional, institutional support, or other).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5017

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - As   Figure  1 shows, the largest sectors by enrollment are information and communication technologies, business and entrepreneurship, and health. These three sectors together account for more than half of total CTE instruction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2024-25 Budget: California State University

Feb 15, 2024 - CSU estimates the cost of every 1  percent increase in its compensation pool for all employee groups in 2024 ‑25 would be $55  million ongoing. CSU Is Directly Responsible for Certain Pension Costs. The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) administers pension benefits for CSU and most other state employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4842

The 2025‑26 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 20, 2024 - Each test takes into account certain inputs, including General Fund revenue, per capita personal income, and student attendance ( Figure  1 ). Whereas Test 2 and Test  3 build upon the amount of funding provided the previous year, Test 1 links school funding to a minimum share of General Fund revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4940

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Taken together, the administration estimates these proposals would reduce revenues by around $150  million in 2025 ‑26, reaching $300  million by  2028 ‑29. Discretionary Reserves Sets Discretionary Reserve Balance to $4.5   Billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

Higher Education 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series - Higher Education 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Higher Education 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series January 29, 2009 Director of Higher Education Steve Boilard discusses the fifth report in the LAO ’s 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series.
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=90